Friday, May 23, 2014

The question in the title is one of the crucial ones for us while planning Z's baptism. One, because our chosen church, St. Alphonsus Mary De Liguori Parish, would need the list. Before allowing us to reserve a schedule, we actually have to submit the list of ninongs and ninangs together with their address and contact numbers.

Also, I believe that being a godparent is a sacred trust. Being such, parents should choose wisely and also give the intended godparent the option to accept or decline this request. As a mom, I wouldn't want to force someone into being a godparent just because in the Filipino culture, bawal tumanggi (you cannot decline). Besides, I learned from the parish's seminar that there are also qualifications in choosing godparents (read about it HERE)...<side kwento: gosh, imagine I had my first inaanak while I was in 6th grade..only because my lola "delegated" it to me and the parents were rushing about in the boondocks of Quezon province!!>

Thankfully, all of them agreed! Kaya fellow parents, please don't corner your intended godparents..understand that this is also a lifetime responsibility and commitment for them. I know for some it's 'dyahe' to ask but it's just proper to do so. If they decline, respect their reasons...they might have plans of migrating in the future or sometimes would rather focus on their child instead of others'..let's be understanding too! :)

So here's our WYB (will you be) letter to Z's dear godparents. I think it effectively communicates the intent, even the proposed schedule and most importantly, how our daughter will need them in her life, like her guardian angels, until she's fully grown! :)

Welcome

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